The Thin White Line

The Thin White Line is the definitive guide to the start of your bicycling adventures on the streets of China’s major cities. Taking place in the ancient and picturesque city of Hangzhou, this half guide half storybook will prepare you for all the difficulties and joys that you will encounter while you navigate the streets of one of the most mysterious and beautiful countries in the world.

Written by an experienced expat who lived in Hangzhou for many years, and rode his bicycle nearly every day through heavy traffic, monsoon rains, snow, and many other conditions without a scratch; wishes to pass on his experience and joy of these experiences to the new arrivals to this country in the hope that they will learn quickly the skills and techniques to master the bicycle lanes, and truly immerse themselves in Chinese street culture.